The Canon reseller partner is first to market with its solution, which it claims enables screen printers to produce screen stencils at a fraction of the cost of traditional film stencils.

The solution can deliver a halftone screen resolution of up to 72 lines per inch (lpi) and combines a Canon CAD LFP, imagePROGRAF iPF500, imagePROGRAF iPF600 or imagePROGRAF iPF700, with a ColorGate RIP and screen film.

Unlike traditional film stencils, which require an imagesetter and chemical processes, the new system uses Canon dye inks, which means the image is more opaque and scratch resistant than film stencils produced on alternative pigment-based printers, said the company. This ensures image fidelity when the stencil is exposed onto screen emulsion using UV light.

Revolution Transfers MD Jan Edgecombe said: "As well as being an equipment reseller, we're screen printers so we understand the market. The advantage with the Canon solution is speed - our tests show that it's 50% faster than its rivals. It also delivers excellent image quality because its dye-based inks adhere to the film excellently."

Revolution Transfers calibrate each system during installation to ensure accurate linearisation and perfect halftones.

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